North Miami, Miami-Dade County

LA BRASA ROTISSERIE & GRILL

1803 NE 123 ST, North Miami, FL 33181

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 20, 2025
City
North Miami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 11Basic: 24Total: 43

41-07-4

Detail 23571809

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine on top of the preparation table( pesto Bismol) . Chef removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-02-5

Detail 23571817

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked black beans at 60°f from previous day according to manager Warning

50-08-7

Detail 23571847

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/. At the time of the inspection was informed by General manager that the restaurant was under new ownership. LA BRASA NORTH MIAMI LLC. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23571845

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken inside walk in cooler. Chef put the raw beef on the bottom shelf. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23571834

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked black beans at 60°F from the day before inside walk in cooler. See Stop Sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23571830

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cilantro mayonnaise garlic sauce on top of the counter at room temperature. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23571808

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 70°F next to hand washing sink. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23571819

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at faucet splitter. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23571836

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was prob to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23571833

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beans 60°F from the day before. As per operator. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23571832

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clean utensil inside hand washing sink. Repeat Violation Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23571825

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment sale raw ceviche not identified in the menu. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23571820

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23571829

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23571828

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23571826

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Form was provided to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23571815

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap inside employee restroom. Repeat Violation Warning

14-14-4

Detail 23571824

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 23571812

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offered under cooked steak and ceviche. Consumer Advisory provide to operator. Warning

16-03-4

Detail 23571837

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Food debris inside dishwasher machine. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 23571846

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom not self closing door. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23571835

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup without handle used to portion cooked. Chef removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23571850

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured by dishwasher machine. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23571811

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vent soiled. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23571818

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23571840

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink around the kitchen. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 23571816

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees food not separated from customer food. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23571823

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of the preparation table. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23571810

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning

14-10-4

Detail 23571841

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. Warning

29-09-4

Detail 23571849

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing handle at hand washing sink by preparation table. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-36-4

Detail 23571814

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cooked rice next to hand washing sink without a splash guard. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23571831

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23571827

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler lid. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23571822

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By back washing sink. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23571821

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.walk in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

14-20-4

Detail 23571843

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In walk in cooler shelves. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23571844

Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered cooked chicken inside walk in cooler. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23571839

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 23571848

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under triple sink. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23571838

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23571813

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23571842

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauce bottles not identified by common name. Warning

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 23037301

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed single service items blocking hand washing sink. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23037296

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by triple sink.

14-11-5

Detail 23037295

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine in disrepair. Operator is using the triple sink to Wash, Rinse and Sanitize. Operator called technician. Corrective Action Taken

29-09-4

Detail 23037300

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet missing handle at hand washing sink by cooking line.

31B-04-4

Detail 23037298

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23037297

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

32-17-4

Detail 23037299

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Repeat Violation

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-69-4

Detail 22730335

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice buildup

21-04-4

Detail 22730337

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22730336

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By triple sink.

32-17-4

Detail 22730334

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 22275155

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal container stored in it. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22275152

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-59-1

Detail 22275153

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dishwasher machine not dispensing any sanitizer. Manager called technician. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 22275156

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket

29-11-4

Detail 22275154

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dishwasher machine pipe leaking.

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21838190

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked potatoes. Advised chef, she corrected it. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21838193

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21838188

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 21838191

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease on ceiling tiles around hood system.

08B-47-4

Detail 21838189

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case with Mahi on floor inside walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 21838187

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled

21-12-4

Detail 21838192

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of the preparation table.

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 21349998

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-34-5

Detail 21349995

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease on ceiling tiles by hood system

21-04-4

Detail 21349997

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Advised employee she corrected it. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21349999

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 21349996

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of the preparation table

Apr 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21037489

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish 50°F, raw chicken 52°F, raw shrimps 50°F inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. Advised manager he removed all food items and stored them inside walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21037491

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 21037493

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on floor inside walk in cooler.

08B-47-4

Detail 21037492

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases with food on floor inside walk-in freezer.

21-44-1

Detail 21037490

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on kitchen floor under hand washing sink.

21-12-4

Detail 21037494

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of the preparation table.

Aug 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

08B-56-4

Detail 20397790

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed containers with food ice cream inside ice machine. Advised manager, she removed them Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20397789

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans 98°F in walk in cooler held for more than 12/hrs.

03A-02-5

Detail 20397784

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans 98°F in walk in cooler held for more than 12/hrs.

11-07-5

Detail 20397787

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big six poster was provided to operator by email. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20397785

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning pan in hand washing sink by cooking equipments

23-03-4

Detail 20397788

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 20397786

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table. Advised manager he corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation